Not mine, but the appearance of a puppy in our house struck this story: When we bought a German Shepherd puppy, Dad decided to follow the advice of professionals. It was said that we cannot allow a puppy to feel his power, and no matter how much he cuddles, we should not show sympathy. On the first night we left the puppy in the kitchen and, obeying father’s orders, did not go to him. To my surprise, the puppy quickly stopped cuddling. In the morning, my mother saw my father sleeping in the kitchen, and a happy puppy lay on his chest.